Earth Science Maps Worksheet
Explore different types of Earth science maps and their uses with this Grade 6 worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which type of map shows the elevation of land using contour lines?
Political Map
Road Map
Topographic Map
Climate Map
2. What does a legend on a map help you understand?
The direction North
The scale of the map
The symbols and colors used on the map
The date the map was created
1. A map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and lakes.
2. Lines of run east to west and measure distance north or south of the Equator.
3. The is a compass rose that shows the directions North, South, East, and West.
1. A political map shows the boundaries of countries, states, and cities.
True
False
2. Latitude lines are also known as meridians.
True
False
1. Explain the main difference between a physical map and a political map.
2. Why is a map scale important when reading a map?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. The imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres is the .
2. Lines of run north to south and measure distance east or west.
Match each map feature with its description.
1. Compass Rose
a. Shows what symbols on a map mean
2. Map Scale
b. Shows directions (N, S, E, W)
3. Legend/Key
c. Relates distance on a map to real distance